| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $172.86 | 4.347% | $180.3742 | $180.37 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.98 | 13.840% | $69.4196 | $69.42 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.60 | 3.189% | $31.5758 | $31.58 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.67 | 4.336% | $160.3331 | $160.33 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.40 | 11.230% | $14.9048 | $14.90 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.50 | 4.432% | $243.8487 | $243.85 | $243.85 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.73 | 12.545% | $158.3846 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.74 | $858.8408 | $858.83 | $858.85 | $858.80 | |